7.5.1

Introduction

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Introduction

Motifs are recurring (repeating) objects, words or sounds which help to illustrate a theme or issue in the drama.

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Motifs

  • Motifs may work on a symbolic level or help to draw comparisons between one part of a drama and another.
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The flute

  • The sound of the flute (discussed in the Music section earlier) recurs throughout the play and acts as a symbol of the countryside and Willy’s father.
  • It also connects the beginning of the play with the end.

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1Introduction

2Act One

3Act Two

4Extended Passage Analysis

5Character Profiles

6Key Themes

7Writing Techniques

8Historical Context

9Literary Context

10Critical Debates

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